Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a Columbia couple charged with killing their infant son.
Andrew Moyer Sr. and Brianna Michael, will face the death penalty for killing their six-week-old son Andrew Moyer Jr. Back in October.
Officials say the infant died in this apartment on the 100 block of Locust Street in Columbia. The DA’s office is seeking the death penalty because it says the baby was tortured and abused for weeks prior to his death.
The couple never sought medical treatment, even though he had brain swelling, broken ribs and sever burns.
“This is not necessarily to send a message, but I would certainly hope that anyone else considering to commit such a horrific act, that maybe this would have that impact.” Said Chris Larsen the First Assistant District Attorney.
The couple will be tried together. They will be formally arraigned on Wednesday.
Andrew Moyer Sr. and Brianna Michael, will face the death penalty for killing their six-week-old son Andrew Moyer Jr. Back in October.
Officials say the infant died in this apartment on the 100 block of Locust Street in Columbia. The DA’s office is seeking the death penalty because it says the baby was tortured and abused for weeks prior to his death.
The couple never sought medical treatment, even though he had brain swelling, broken ribs and sever burns.
“This is not necessarily to send a message, but I would certainly hope that anyone else considering to commit such a horrific act, that maybe this would have that impact.” Said Chris Larsen the First Assistant District Attorney.
The couple will be tried together. They will be formally arraigned on Wednesday.